First Tier
All of the above have the authority to cut ALL bracelets,
however the VP Social for the SFUO gets the final say.
Second Tier
The above get to cut bracelets for guides and 101ers of
THEIR federated body. When cutting a bracelet of a student
or guide from another student, they must consult the
VP Social of that particular federated body, or any person
within the First Tier.

Third Tier
This system is in place to protect guides from putting
themselves in compromising situations. Making decisions
on the fly, executing random bag checks, etc. may further
complicate things and excludes the level of communication
that needs to take place between the Socials since they are
logistically coordinating all the events for the week.

Camp Fortune présenté par l’AEFA et la FEUO
La fête qui déclenche la semaine 101! Soyez près à vivre une soirée parmi les plus déchaînée de l’année où les étudiants de
première année pourront se rencontrer et profiter de divertissement en direct. Attendez-vous à beaucoup de plaisir puisque
la FEUO en collaboration avec la faculté des Arts ont l’intention de brasser du nouveau cette année.
Camp Fortune presented by the SAFA and SFUO
The 101 week kick off party! Be prepared to witness one of the wildest nights of the year, as first year students meet each
other and enjoy live entertainment. Expect lots of fun as the SFUO in collaboration with the Faculty of Arts will be putting a
new spin on things this year.

Mardi | Tuesday

Journée Shine présentée par la FEUO
Mardi le 6 septembre, plus de 2000 étudiants de l’Université d’Ottawa se réveillerons à l’aube pour participer à la journée
Shine afin de lutter contre la fibrose kystique. Assurer vous de bien régler votre alarme parce que vous ne voulez pas
risquer de manquer une des meilleures journées d’action philanthropique qu’a à offrir notre campus.
Shine Day presented by the SFUO
On Tuesday, September 6th, over 2000 uOttawa students will get up bright and early and shine the day away to help fight
cystic fibrosis. Set your alarm early, because you don’t want to miss out on one of the best opportunities and initiatives our
campus has to offer.

Mercredi |Wednesday

Souper Aïd présenté par l’AEM et la FEUO
Nous aimerions vous inviter à ce souper tenu en collaboration avec l’Association des étudiant(e)s musulman(e)s sur la
pelouse Tabaret. Ce sera une chance immanquable de profiter de bonne nourriture et de bonne compagnie.
Eid Dinner presented by the SFUO and the MSA
We will be hosting a dinner during 101 week to celebrate this Islamic event, the SFUO in partnership with the Muslim
Student Association would like to invite everyone to partake in this event held on Tabaret Lawn. Great food, great people
and a great cause.

Amanda Marochko
Permettez-moi de me presenter. Je m’appelle Amanda Marochko et je suis votre coordonatrice des bénévoles
pour l’année. Je serai votre liaison entre l’exécutif de la Fédération Étudiante et je m’assurerai aussi que
vous ayez tous une incroyable expérience comme guide de la semaine 101. Je suis très enjouée de débuter
l’année avec un bang, et votre expérience débute ici à la formation des guides. Avec votre aide, nous aurons
la meilleure semaine 101 jusqu’à présent. Je veux vous remercier du plus profond de nos cœurs, de la
part du Social Crew, d’avoir décidé de dédier tant de temps afin de contribuer à rendre cette semaine 101
mémorable. Je vous encourage à faire durer cette expérience; tout ne se termine pas avec la semaine 101.
Assurez-vous de profiter des avantages d’être bénévole, je serai toujours ici pour vous aider; que ce soit avec
votre corps fédéré, un srvice ou un club, ou même ma propre équipe PartyParty. Enoyez-moi un courriel pour
plus d’information sur ces opportunités- volunteer@sfuo.ca . Allez-y et participez à l’ACTION pendant cette
semaine 101- et rappeler vous de boire de l’eau, d’être prudent et de sourire.
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Amanda Marochko, your volunteer coordinator for the upcoming
school year. I will be your liaison between the executive of the Student Federation, as well as making sure
that all of you have an amazing experience as a guide for 101 week. I’m extremely pumped to start off the
year with a bang, and your experience starts here at guide training. With the help of all of you, we will have
the absolute best 101 week to date. I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, on behalf of all of
the social crew, for deciding to dedicate so much of your time in order to volunteer to make this year’s 101
week a memorable. I encourage you to make this experience last; it doesn’t have to end after 101 week.
Make sure to reap the benefits of volunteering and I’m always here to help you along your journey: whether
it be volunteering for your federated body, a service or club, or even my own PartyParty team, make sure
to make the most of your university experience! Shoot me an e-mail for more about these opportunities
– volunteer@sfuo.ca. Get out there and get some ACTION this 101 week (the dusty, not dirty kind)–
remember to drink water, stay safe, and smile.
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L’ÉQUIPE SOCIALE
THE SOCIAL CREW
Dave B-C
Salut tous le monde! Je m’appelle Dave B-C et je suis le coordonateur des logistiques pour
la Fed. Je serai derrière la scène, en train de m’assurer que la semaine 101 se déroule sans
accros. Mes priorités serons Fedstock, la logistique des évènements qui se déroulerons sur
le campus ainsi que d’aider les corps fédéré avec tout ce qu’ils ont besoins pour réaliser
de superbes évènements. Vous êtes ceux qui feront de cette semaine un succès, alors
amusez-vous et faites de cette semaine la meilleure semaine 101!
Hey everyone! My name is Dave B-C and I am the Logistics coordinator for the Fed. I will
be behind the scenes making sure that all of the 101 week events run as smooth as
possible. My main focus will be the Fedstock Concert and taking care of anything that will
be happening on campus during 101 week along with helping the federated bodies with
whatever they might need to run great events. You are the ones who will make this week a
success, so have fun and make it the best one yet! Have a great 101 week!

A few fun facts about shinerama 2010
Over 65 campuses, totaling an estimated 36,000 students
participated in Shinerama last year. Since the beginning
of Shinerama at U of O, over $ 1, 024, 634 was raised by
students to help find a cure. Students at the University
of Ottawa raised close to $75 000 for this cause last year,
which ranks us as one of the top schools in the nation.
We’re so close to our goal, which has remained the same for
the last five years. Help us to reach our monetary goal this
year of - drum roll please: $ 1OO,OOO.OO
But, most importantly, our goal is awareness. Since we
began this campaign, the life expectancy of individuals
with CF has risen from 4 years to 37 years – with your help,
we will make CF history.

What is cystic fibrosis?
CF is the most common, fatal inherited disease that affects
many young Canadians. Over time, CF leads to devastating
effects on a patient’s respiratory, immune and digestive
system. Briefly, CF causes abnormal amounts of mucus to
build up in the lungs, which creates breathing difficulties.
This build up of thick mucus makes it difficult to clear
bacteria and leads to cycles of infection and inflammation,
which damage the lung tissues. CF also makes it extremely
difficult to digest and absorb adequate nutrients from
food.

Summer Fundraising
Ensure that you get involved with your student association
and find out what events they are putting on. Come out
for a sucker run or a summer BBQ, talk to your student
association Shine Reps and help out with fundraising for
the rest of the summer.

ALCOHOL AND ILLICIT SUBSTANCES
The zero tolerance policy is in effect for 101 Week.
Throughout the week, you are ultimately responsible for
the supervision of over 3000 first-year students. As such,
we need you to be alert at all times. Regardless of what you
can consume on a regular basis, during 101 Week you do
not sleep properly, eat properly, and your stress levels are
through the roof.
What may not impair your capacities under regular
circumstances most probably will during 101 Week. This is
a risk that we cannot take. As such, we ask that you do not
drink or consume any illegal substances for the duration of
101 Week.

Encouraging Alcohol Consumption:
The consumption of alcohol shall not be encouraged in
any way. At activities where drinking is permitted, the
consumption of alcohol will be tolerated for students of
legal drinking age.

Hazing is defined as
Any form of physical or mental discomfort, embarrassment,
harassment, ridicule, abuse or disrespect to any first-year
student. Should you see any 101 Week Guide or participant
committing any forms of hazing, we ask that you report it
immediately to your Vice President Social or Head Guide.

all other post-secondary institutions in Canada. As 101
Week ambassadors, we must make it a policy to ensure
that both English and French students be addressed in the
appropriate language.
What specifically do you mean?
When presenting anything verbally to large groups of new
students, ensure that it is presented in both languages (
i.e., informing them of upcoming events, cheers, plans for
the day, etc.). It is suggested that you greet 101ers in both
languages if you are bilingual.

Protect yourself at all events
Be aware of potential risks
Try to prevent accidents
Alert the VP Social of your Federated Body and/or a Safety
Ambassador if an accident occurs
Protect yourself
It is vital that you ensure that you are safe at all of our
events. Make sure that you do not place yourself in a position
in which you could be harmed, feel uncomfortable or may be
unable to deal effectively with a situation.
If you are not in a safe environment, you are putting both
yourself and anyone who may depend on you, at risk.
While at events, be sure to always be aware of your
surroundings and potential dangers that may affect you.
If at any time you feel threatened by a situation, inform an
Executive member of your Federated Body and/or a Safety
Ambassador.

Stay calm
Assess the situation
Stay with the victim and send a bystander to alert an
Executive Member and/or a Safety Ambassador
Document the incident

WALK HOMES
It is the Guide’s role to ensure that all first-year students
return to their homes safely following a 101 Week event.
As an event is drawing to an end, Guides will be asked to
accompany 101ers home. We call this a walk home. In the
Si un accident se produit
ideal situation, a walk home should include one male Guide,
Si un accident se produit, que ce soit une personne perdue, one female Guide and the 101er(s). If a co-ed pair of Guides
blessée, ou autre, n’oubliez pas
is not available please take the precautions to ensure that
the 101er feels comfortable with the combination of Guides
Restez calme
walking. Should there arise any problems with students who
Évaluez la situation
do not want to be escorted home, we do not have the power
Restez avec la victime et demandez à un témoin d’alerter un or the desire to impose a walk unto them.
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Always remember: 101 Week Guides are not permitted to
enter into the first year student’s residence. This policy
is solely for your protection. If you are not in their rooms,
there is no chance that they can make any accusations of
misconduct toward you.
If a 101er that you are walking home is intoxicated and you
are worried, address these concerns to the individual working
at the reception desk of the residence. They in turn will
contact the community advisor to take care of the 101er. If
this occurs, make sure to make a note of it and inform an
Executive member of your Federated Body and/or a Safety
Ambassador.

RULE OF THREE
When you think a 101er may need help or assistance,
you must ask them 3 times to ensure they are aware of
N’oubliez jamais que les guides de la Semaine 101 n’ont pas the decisions they are making. Often a 101er will feel
la permission d’entrer dans les résidences des étudiants de embarrassed to ask for help, so make sure that you ensure
première année. Cette politique est en vigueur dans le but that when you do ask them if they need a hand, to do so in a
de vous protéger. Si vous n’entrez pas dans leur chambre,
professional and approachable manner.
il ne peut pas y avoir d’accusation de mauvaise conduite
portée contre vous.
THEFT
Theft will not be permitted, promoted or encouraged during
Si un participant que vous avez raccompagné est ivre
101 Week; this includes but is not limited to property of the
et que vous êtes inquiets, parlez-en au réceptionniste
University of Ottawa, Federated Bodies and 101ers
de la résidence. Il prendra les précautions nécessaires
afin d’assurer la sécurité de l’étudiant. Si cela se produit,
DISCIPLINARY POLICY
souvenez-vous d’en aviser un membre de l’exécutif de votre Should you be unable to fulfill any of the responsibilities
association étudiante ou un ambassadeur de la sécurité.
outlined in this manual, we regret to inform that you will not
be able to participate in 101 Week. We are dependent on
RÈGLE DE TROIS
each and every one of you for the success of 101 Week, and
Lorsque vous pensez qu’un étudiant de la Semaine 101
we need to follow the guidelines.
pourrait avoir besoin d’aide ou d’assistance, demandez-leur
3 fois, pour vous assurer qu’ils sont conscients de leurs
Should any Guide fail to adhere to the policies outlined in
décisions. Souvent, un étudiant va se sentir embarrassé de this documents, they will not be able to participate in any
demander de l’aide, alors assurez-vous de leur demander
other 101 Week activity. Depending on the severity of the
s’ils ont besoin d’un coup de main de façon professionnelle infraction, they may be subject to disciplinary action in
et approchable.
accordance with the 101 Week Council’s decision. The most
severe punishment will be expulsion.
VOL
Le vol ne sera pas permis, promu ou encouragé pendant
CONTRACTS
la Semaine 101. Ceci inclue, mais ne se limite pas à
All 101 Week Guides are required to sign a Contract of
l’Université d’Ottawa, les corps fédérés et les 101.
Participation with the SFUO. This contract ensures that they
have received the training and are aware of the rules and
POLITIQUE DISCIPLINAIRE
policies related to 101 Week.
Si vous êtes incapable de satisfaire les exigences
citées dans ce manuel, nous sommes dans le regret de
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What is alcoholism?
Alcoholism is a disease that includes the following four
alcohol-related symptoms:
• Craving: strong need or compulsion to drink
• Loss of control: inability to limit one’s drinking
• Physical dependence: occurrence of withdrawal
symptoms, such as nausea, shaking and sweating when
alcohol use is stopped after a heavy period of drinking
• Tolerance: the need to drink greater amounts of alcohol to
get “high”
What is alcohol abuse?
Alcohol abuse is a drinking pattern that results in one
or more of the following situations occurring within a
12-month period:
• Failure to fulfill major work or responsibilities
• Drinking in situations that are dangerous (i.e. driving)
• Having recurring alcohol-related legal problems
• Continued drinking despite having ongoing relationship
problems

What personality characteristics make someone more likely to
abuse alcohol?
• Impulsivity
• Risk-taking
• Sensation seeking
• Feelings of invincibility
• The decision to drink is influenced by the perceived
benefits rather than the perceived risks.

What are the harmful consequences of alcohol abuse?
Harmful consequences of continued alcohol abuse include
but are not limited to the following:
• Feelings of guilt or remorse after drinking
• Memory loss after drinking
• Alcohol-related injuries

• Others expressed concern for your drinking
• Hangover
• Missed classes
What is alcohol poisoning?
The effects which alcohol has on the body can lead to alcohol
poisoning. Please consider the following:
• Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions
such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prevents
choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these
actions from happening altogether.
• A person’s blood alcohol concentration continues to rise
while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops
drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to
enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It
is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it
off.
Signs of alcohol poisoning
• Confusion and stupor
• Loss of consciousness
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Slow breathing (less than 8 breaths per minute)
• Irregular breathing (more than 10 seconds between
breaths)
• Hypothermia
• Bluish or pale skin colour
What to do if you suspect someone has alcohol poisoning
• Know and recognize the danger signs
• Do not wait for all symptoms to be present to notify the
proper authorities
• Be aware that a passed out person might die.
• Call Protection or 911
• REMAIN WITH THE INDIVIDUAL UNTIL EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
ARRIVES
What will happen to a person with alcohol poisoning if they go
untreated?
• Victim may choke on their vomit
• Breathing may slow and/or stop
• Heart may beat irregularly and/or stops
• Hypothermia
• Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar may lead to seizures)
• Untreated severe dehydration may lead to seizures,
permanent brain damage and/or death
Stay safe: think before you drink
• Drink no more than two standard drinks on any day.
One standard drink is 13.6 grams of alcohol, which is
approximately 5 oz of wine, 1.5 oz of spirits or 12 oz of
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regular beer.
• Limit weekly intake to 14 drinks or fewer for men and 9
drinks or fewer for women.
• Drink slowly to avoid intoxication, wait at least one hour
between drinks, take alcohol with food and drink nonalcoholic beverages.
• Choose non-carbonated beverages. The carbonation
increases the rate at which your blood absorbs the alcohol.
• Make a plan about if and how much you will drink.
• Plan how you are getting home and who you are leaving with
before you go out.
• Do not mix alcohol with ANY drugs or medications.
SITUATIONS RELATED TO 101 WEEK

1. During a supervised pub crawl, a 101er is found in the
bathroom vomiting. Following a quick survey of the Guides, no
one can recollect the amount of alcohol the 101er has consumed.
What should you do?
- DO NOT leave the 101er alone.
- Send a bystander to inform an the VP social of your
Federated Body and/or Safety Ambassador of the situation.
- Help the 101er lie down in the recovery position
- Look for other signs of alcohol poisoning.
- Ask if the alcohol was consumed with any drugs or
medications.
- If there are any symptoms of alcohol poisoning call
Protection or 911.
- If there are no symptoms of alcohol poisoning, escort the
101er home and ensure that a responsible, sober person is
able to check on the 101er throughout the night.
2. During a parameter check you notice an unconscious 101er.
What should you do?
- DO NOT leave the 101er alone.
- Send a bystander to inform the VP social of your Federated
Body and/or a Safety Ambassador.
- Call Protection or 911.
Carefully monitor breathing and be aware that this person is
in serious danger.
THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR ILLICIT SUBSTANCES PRESENTED BY PROTECTION
UNDERAGE DRINKING
Underage drinking is straightforward - it’s against the
law! Under the Ontario Liquor Licence Act, “No person
under nineteen years of age shall have, consume, attempt
to purchase, purchase or otherwise obtain liquor. (…) No
person shall knowingly sell or supply liquor to a person under
nineteen years of age (…) or appears to be under nineteen
years of age.”

There is a higher percentage of underage students on
campus. This no doubt impacts the planning and execution of
101 Week. First year students are no strangers to underage
drinking since 66% of Ontario high school students (*)
consume alcohol. As you undertake your role as a 101 Guide
you must exert additional responsibilities towards students
who are not of the legal drinking age.
(*)Diane McKenzie, “Under the Influence? The Impact of
Alcohol Advertising on Youth,” 2000. Association to Reduce
Alcohol Promotion in Ontario
<http://www.apolnet.org/resources/adsummary.pdf> (PDF).

THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND/OR ILLICIT SUBSTANCE
It is important to note that in a setting such as 101 Week a
101er’s motivation to consume alcohol may be to overcome
shyness and to develop feelings of well being. This is
especially relevant for students who are entering a new
environment that could be stressful and awkward. Please
La majorité des étudiants sur le campus sont mineurs. Ceci keep in mind that alcohol affects individual differently, for
affecte la planification et l’exécution de la Semaine 101.
example the consumption of alcohol will affect a woman
Les étudiants de première année ne sont pas étrangers
differently than a man because body variations.
à l’alcool chez les mineurs, puisque 66 % d’élèves du
secondaire de l’Ontario (*) consomment de l’alcool.
DRINKING AND DRIVING
En tant que guide 101, vous avez des responsabilités
Despite public education through awareness campaigns
additionnelles envers les étudiants qui n’ont pas l’âge légal drinking and driving still remains an apparent social problem.
pour boire de l’alcool.
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving website
(*) Diane McKenzie, “Under the Influence? The Impact of (www.madd.com) reports that each year in Canada, an
Alcohol Advertising on Youth,” 2000. Association to Reduce estimated 12.5 million car trips are taken under the influence
Alcohol Promotion in Ontario
of alcohol. Be the difference - don’t let a friend drink and
<http://www.apolnet.org/resources/adsummary.pdf>
drive!
(PDF).
Ensure that an intoxicated 101er takes a cab home or rides
LA CONSOMMATION D’ALCOOL OU DE SUBSTANCES ILLICITES
with a designated sober driver. Encourage the use of Foot
Il est important de noter qu’un étudiant pourrait
Patrol and walk homes not only during 101 Week, but also
consommer de l’alcool durant la Semaine 101 dans le but
during the academic year. If an intoxicated individual is not
de vaincre la timidité et de développer des sentiments
cooperating DO NOT hesitate to contact Protection Services
de bien-être. Ceci est particulièrement applicable aux
if you are on campus (613-562-5411) or the Ottawa Police
étudiants qui entrent dans un nouvel environnement qui
Services if you are off campus (911).
peut être stressant et inconfortable. Veuillez garder en tête
que l’alcool affecte les individus de façons différentes. Par SITUATIONS RELATED TO 101 WEEK
exemple, la consommation d’alcool va affecter une femme
et un homme de façons différentes en raison des variations 1. Your designated job at an event is to supervise the dance
corporelles.
floor of a bar where your 101ers are enjoying a pub-crawl. After
careful observation you determine that a 101er of legal drinking
L’ALCOOL AU VOLANT
age is buying alcohol for 101ers who are underage. What
Malgré l’éducation du public à travers des campagnes de
should you do?
sensibilisation, l’alcool au volant est encore un problème
- Ask a VP Social of your student association and/or a Safety
dans notre société. D’après le site web des Mères contre
Ambassador to assist you.
l’alcool au volant (www.madd.com), chaque année au
- Approach the individual buying alcohol for the underage
Canada, environ 12,5 milliards de voyages en voiture ont
101ers and explain the severity of his actions.
été faits sous l’influence de l’alcool. Faites une différence – - Take away the glasses of the underage 101ers.
ne laissez pas un ami conduire en état d’ébriété.
- If the individual or the underage 101ers are not cooperating
ask the assistance of Protection Services if you are on
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campus or the assistance of staff/security of the bar where
the event is held if you are off campus.
2. At all events, the age of a 101er is identified by the colour of
a bracelet found on his wrist. You notice that a 101er wearing a
bracelet that indicates that he is 17 years old is holding a beer.
What should you do?
- Ask a VP Social of your student association and/or a Safety
Ambassador to assist.
- Approach the underage 101er and explain the situation.
- Take away the alcohol.
- If the individual is not cooperating, ask the assistance of
Protection Services if you are on campus or the assistance of
the staff/security of the location where the event is held if
you are off campus.
3. Following an event that involves the distribution of alcohol,
a 101er that has been drinking insists on driving home. What
should you do?
- Approach the VP Social of your student association and/or
a Safety Ambassador and discuss of the seriousness of the
situation.
- Try to take the individual’s keys.
- If the 101er resists or does not cooperate, inform them that
the Ottawa Police (if off campus) or Protection Services (if on
campus) will be contacted if they decide to drive.
- If they cooperate, take away the keys and arrange for a
walk home or a secure form of transportation home.
- If they disregard your warning, call the Ottawa Police (911)
if you are off campus or call Protection Services
(613-562-5411) if you are on campus. Have the license
plate number and the car description.

4. During an event, a 101er exhibits hostile behaviour towards
a Guide, another 101er or a staff member (for example
shouting, making inappropriate comments, unwelcome passes).
This individual is being very forward and these attempts are
perceived as being unwelcome. What should you do?
- Warn the individual that his actions or comments are not
appropriate and are unwelcome and that if he continues, he
will be asked to leave the premise.
- If he disregards the warning, and if on campus, contact
3. Après un événement impliquant une distribution d’alcool, un Protection Services to have the individual escorted out of the
étudiant 101 qui a consommé insiste à conduire à la maison. premise and dealt with. If off campus, ask a staff member/
Que devez-vous faire?
security of the premise to deal with the individual or contact
— Allez voir le v.-p aux affaires sociales de votre association the Ottawa Police.
étudiante ou ambassadeur de la sécurité pour discuter de la - Inform the VP Social of your student association and/or a
gravité de la situation.
Safety Ambassador of the incident.
— Tentez de prendre les clefs de l’individu.
— S’il résiste ou ne coopère pas, informez-le que la Police
d’Ottawa (si hors campus) ou le Service de la protection (si
sur le campus) sera contacté s’il décide de conduire.
— S’il coopère, prenez ses clefs et faites les arrangements
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CHEERS - PRESENTED BY THE SFUO
During your own 101 Week experience (or Frosh Week
or Welcome Week, depending on how long you’ve been
hanging around the school), I am sure you remember
participating in cheers. Cheers are a great way to get
101ers excited and enthused. However, some cheers
contain disrespectful content, are degrading to certain
demographics and are highly offensive. In conjunction with
many initiatives on campus, such as the Take Back the
Campus campaign, the SFUO is calling upon your help to
eliminate these cheers. The following are some guidelines
to consider when conducting a cheer:
DOs
Cheers that encourages rivalry with Carleton
Cheers that encourage uOttawa spirit such as: Go Gee Gee’s
Chant theme songs
Keep it dusty
Use your imagination!
Some positive cheers include:

Ottawa U is Hot to Go, O-T-T-A-W-A, Attitude Check, If I had
the wings of a sparrow, Shine Day, Show us how you get
down, nous sommes les gee-gees, I’d rather be a Gee-Gee
than.., This is the Shine that’s so much fun.

Ottawa U is Hot to Go, O-T-T-A-W-A, Attitude Check, If I had
the wings of a sparrow, Shine Day, Show us how you get
down, nous sommes les gee-gees, I’d rather be a Gee-Gee
than.., This is the Shine that’s so much fun.

DON’Ts
Cheers that poke fun at a minority
Cheers that includes offensive sexual content
Cheers that will make 101ers, fellow 101 Guides or lookers
on feel uncomfortable or awkward

Cheers are a memorable aspect of 101 Week, but it is
very important to respect the above guidelines. Although
you may not be personally affected when cheering, it is
important to consider the feelings of the people around
you.

WHAT ARE SEXUAL ASSAULT MYTHS?
The rape myth
• Rapists are only strangers
• Physical violence will be used to coerce sex
• Rape doesn’t happen very often
In reality
• Over 2/3 of sexual assault victims report a previous
relationship with their assailant
• Offenders can use a variety of coercion methods to
commit their offense, including drugs
• It is estimated that less than one third of sexual assaults
are reported to the police
• The 16-25 age demographic is at the highest risk of
sexual assault.
• The number two place of this demographic to be assaulted
is ON CAMPUS. The number one place of this demographic to
be assaulted is AT HOME.

What is drug-facilitated sexual assault?
Alcohol and drug-facilitated, sexual assault involves the
intentional consumption or clandestine administration
of a sedative-type or aphrodisiac-type substance that
renders a survivor vulnerable and/or incapable of giving or
withholding consent to sexual activity or defending oneself
(in the case of aggression or theft, etc.) and may be unable
to recall details of the incident.
Whether voluntarily or surreptiously incapacitated with
legal, prescription or illicit substances this scenario
is controversial. The list of drugs used as enablers or
disablers is too long and new drugs surface all of the time.
The majority of drug-facilitated sexual assaults involve the
voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol by the victim and
occur in the context of heavy alcohol consumption. Drugs
that enable loss of judgment and sexual arousal include

alcohol, GHB, ecstasy and cannabis. Disablers that render the
victim incapable of resisting assault and even remembering
the incident, include alcohol, GHB, Ketamine, Rohypnol and
benzodiazepines.
Sexual assault is a criminal offence and an issue of power and
should not be associated with any kind of victim blaming.
What is consent?
NO MEANS NO
ONLY YES MEANS YES
Consent cannot be obtained while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

• Accompany the person to the chosen resource / help.
• Avoid focusing only on the sexual assault. There are also
other aspects to cope with.
• Stress that the offender is always responsible and that it is
not his/her fault.
WHAT FACTORS INCREASE VULNERABILITY TO ASSAULT?
• Judgment impairment and risk taking due to the
consumption of alcohol and drugs.
• Unawareness of potential drink spiking opportunities by
the offender(s) such as unattended drinks or drinks poured/
given by someone else.
• Illicit drugs may be laced or is something completely
different than what is expected.
• Be aware that most offenders are known to the survivor
in the case of sexual assault. These sexual assaults are no
less a crime or morally acceptable than those committed by
strangers.
• Be aware that most assaults occur in private homes.
• Not trusting your instincts.
HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE CULTURE AROUND SEXUAL ASSAULT?
• Speak up and speak out when you hear someone supporting
Sexual Assault or the ideas that support it.
• Examine how your own behaviour may contribute to the
culture around sexual assault.
• Respect personal boundaries, respect your friends and
support a respectful campus community.
• Wear the Purple Ribbon or White Ribbon in support of
ending violence against women.
LOW RISK VS HIGH RISK:
• Sexual assault and assault in general is always probable
during 101 week, however, the probability increases based
on the type of situation.
• Some situations, like bowling or comedy nights, and day
events, tend to be lower risk. This is because alcohol is often
not a factor and events during the day tend to be of lower
risk.
• Some situations, like boat cruises, bar nights, camp fortune,
and now Fedstock (as it will also be a wet event) will be of
higher risk. Make sure that you are more attentive during
these times as incidences are more likely to occur.
SITUATIONS RELATED TO 101 WEEK:
1. Your task for the evening is to monitor the dance floor and
bar area at an event. Following your observations you notice an
individual is in possession of a questionable substance. What
should be done in this situation?
• Alert the VP Social of your Federated Body and/or a Safety
Ambassador.
• Remove the individual from the event.

Answers
1. FALSE - All of us are potential to experience sexual assault. 44% of women and 20% of men will be sexually assaulted in
their lifetimes (ref. Russel, 1984). You can be any age and come from all classes, races, religions and occupations.
2. TRUE - A woman/man can charge her/his spouse with sexual assault whether or not they are living together. Prior to
1983 this charge was not possible.
3. FALSE - Women are NEVER in any way to blame for an assault against them. Neither dress nor behaviour justifies
assaultive actions. The assailant is always responsible for the violent act.
4. FALSE - The woman who has been assaulted may be very expressive of or controlled about her emotions. We all behave
differently in a crisis situation. She may appear to be unharmed or she may be badly physically injured. 9% of women are
visibly battered after an assault- 62% are physically injured in some way.
5. FALSE - In approxamitely 75% of reported sexual assaults the woman knows her attacker. He may be a casual
acquaintance, a neighbour, a trusted friend, or even a boyfriend. 60% of assaults occur in a private home, 38% in the
victim’s own home.
6. TRUE - Only 1 assault in 10 is reported to the police. Filing a legal complaint can be humiliating, expensive, and traumatic.
Women assaulted by a date or a relative are least likely to report.
7. FALSE - Women, under the threat of harm or pressure, may “submit” to an assault in order to survive or comply with
norms of so-called “feminine” behaviour. Whatever the woman’s reaction, it does not mean that she agreed or participated.
8. TRUE - Violence is not always forceful or aggressive; the act of coercion, pressure, manipulation or sexual advances
without proper consent is a form of violence.
9. TRUE - Like any other person, prostitutes can be and are sexuall assaulted. The social devaluation of women who engage
in prostitution contributes to the myth that sex workers are not “rapable”.
10. FALSE - Most rapists do not have a history of mental illness. Many are married, well-educated, and can be of any race,
class, or physical appearance. Society’s emphasis on “stranger danger” ignores the facts that most rapists are known to
the victim, and that we live in a greater social system of violence against women.
11. FALSE - This viewpoint denies that the assailant is responsible for his behaviour (99% of sexual assaults are committed
by men). Rape is a question of power, not passion or impulse.
12. TRUE - The law defines three levels of Sexual Assault (“rape” is no longer used) which includes everything from
touching, forced kissing, to genital contact.
13. FALSE - 41% of reported sexual assaulters are charged with assault. Much fewer are convicted. The avergage sentence
is less than 2 years.

Active listening is a structured form of listening and
responding that focuses the attention on the speaker. The
listener must take care to attend to the speaker fully, and
then repeats, in the listener’s own words, what he or she
thinks the speaker has said. The listener does not have
to agree with the speaker--he or she must simply state
what they think the speaker said. Often, the listener is
encouraged to interpret the speaker’s words in terms of
feelings.

Definition of key terms
Empathy: Understanding another person’s feelings without
expressing the same emotional reaction. To ‘put oneself in
another person’s shoes’.
Non-judgmental: Relating to or having an open attitude
without implicit or explicit moral judgment.
Confidentiality: The treatment of information that an
individual has disclosed in a relationship of trust and with
expectations that it will not be divulged.
Bias-free zone: Although people share a common humanity,
each individual is unique. Differences should therefore
be celebrated and affirmed rather that feared and
discouraged.

What does active listening do?
When people are listened to well, they tend to listen to
themselves more and make a greater attempt to express
themselves so as to make clear what they are thinking or
feeling.

By consistently listening (actively) to someone, you are
conveying the idea that you are interested in them as a
person, you think what they feel is important; you respect
their thoughts, even if you do not agree with them.
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How Active Listening Works
• Help the person feel understood
• Based on the idea that feelings are the causes of behaviors
and that both can be understood, changed and modified
• Self acceptance through warmth, validation and
encouragement
• Changes focus from quick solution to inner exploration
• Helps the person clarify his or her own thoughts and
feelings
• Empowers the individual by helping him or her take control
and accepts his or her decision either way

• Wait out pauses; silence is not a bad thing
• Don’t parrot their words back when restating. Try and
use your own. This ensures that there hasn’t been a
misunderstanding
• 3/4 tone matching
Talk about Options
• Allow them to come to a decision
• Support, not control
• Brainstorm with them, not for them
• Withhold judgment/advice
• Control yourself and your opinions

Diversity:
How are we all different? How are we all the same? Diversity
refers to the ways in which we differ from each other. Some
of these differences may be visible while others are less
visible.
Promoting Respect: All students have equal dignity, worth
and the right to access opportunities.
The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination on
the grounds of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic
origin, citizenship, creed, sex (incl. gender identity), sexual
orientation, age, record of offences, marital status, samesex partnership status, family status and disability.
Discrimination is an action (behaviour) making a distinction
between certain individuals. It can be intentional or
unintentional; individual or systemic; indirect; and also by
association.

Harassment, a form of discrimination, is unwanted physical
or verbal conduct that offends or humiliates,
and that can interfere with your ability to study, work
or obtain a service. It can be a single incident (poisoned
environment) or several incidents over a period of time.

• One thing to emphasize is that we are all here to help
welcome the first years to the university so please make the
effort to mingle amongst them as we will have plenty of offtime to mingle with just us guides.
• Bilingualism: most of you speak English and French so when
you can, try to alternate between both languages. Many
Francophones feel alienated when only English is being
spoken and we are trying to have our most inclusive 101
week yet.
• We have many day and night events. Try to make it out
to a healthy balance of both. It will be really unfortunate
to have only a few guides show up to day excursions if we
have a large amount of 101ers participate. We also will need
volunteers behind the scenes as well to assist in helping out
so please be considerate of this when choosing activities
because the socials will be swamped!
• We will have duties at the big events – Camp Fortune and
FedStock. These duties can range from set-up/tear down,
parameter checks, portapotty duty, garbage pick up, crowd
control, bbq, etc. You will be notified of these duties prior to
the events in question. Even though these aren’t the most
pleasant duties, they don’t last all night.
• Make sure that you arrive to an event early so that you can
be debriefed on your tasks or responsibilities for the event in
question.
• Be wary of loading and unloading buses. Always have one
or two guides watching in the streets. Intoxicated 101ers
crossing the street = bad news bears. Be very cautious and
aware of the surroundings because anything that has the
potential to go wrong will. Always have a few plastic bags
handy – if are you in need of some, contact your VP Social or
your head guide. Also, Safety Ambassadors will be equipped.
• Positive Space – We are trying to have a sustainable,
accessible, queer friendly and open 101 week. Remember
that these first year students are looking to us to lead by
example and often see us as role models.

• We aren’t superheroes, although we come pretty close. Get
plenty of rest, drink lots of water and encourage 101ers
to use their mugs and water-bottles at the water stations,
and keep energized. If you need anything, we are all here as
support systems so remember to utilize us! We don’t want
our guides to burn out.

Foot Patrol is a volunteer based, walk home service dedicated
to getting our students home safely. During 101 week, Foot
Patrol teams are available from 8pm to 2am to accompany
101ers to their destinations safely. We can escort them
anywhere within a 45 minute radius of campus. We often
make special exceptions for 101 week (such as extended
hours, weekend walks, etc.) so keep an eye out for details
like that. Not only is Foot Patrol here to keep our 101ers safe,
but we also provide really great company, to make a boring,
lonely walk home into a much more exciting one! To request
a walk call the university number (613-562-5800) plus our
night time extension 7433, or PIED en français, or drop by our
office in the University Centre.
Foot Patrol is ALWAYS looking for more volunteer patrollers
to join our team. If you like walking, talking or anything of
the like, give us a shout at 613-526-5800 ext. 4517 (our
daytime extension) or by email at foot.patrol@sfuo.ca OR
stop by our office at 08A in the university centre, across
from the Alumni Auditorium. For more information, visit our
website at www.footpatrol.sfuo.ca.

Close your eyes and imagine yourself as being a 101er from
St-Georges-de-Beauce, Quebec. Your only language is French
and you want to fully participate to your 101 week in order
to meet new people and to find opportunities to get involved
on your campus. Unfortunately for you, everything around
you is English and you simply don’t understand what people
are trying to tell you. Your guides aren’t able to speak your
language and you are basically lost. What do you do?

Unfortunately, this situation is happening each year. Most
Malheureusement, cette situation est courante chaque
of the time those people will be naturally pushed to isolate
année. La plupart du temps les 101er dans cette situation themselves in their residence room and feel alone. We all
seront naturellement poussés à l’isolement et nous savons know that it’s pretty much the worse thing that can happen
tous que c’est possiblement la pire chose qui puisse arriver to a 101er.
à un nouvel étudiant.
Here at the Bilingualism Center we see bilingualism as an
Ici au Centre de bilinguisme on pense que le bilinguisme
accessibility and inclusion issue. We fundamentally think
est une question d’accessibilité et d’inclusion.
that every student should be able to be spoken to in his/her
Fondamentalement, on soutient que chaque étudiants
preferred official language.
devraient être en mesure de se faire servir dans la langue
officielle de son choix.
Now being unilingual is not a problem at all, but we think that
two tongues are better than one.
Restons clair. Être unilingue n’est pas un problème, mais
nous pensons que deux langues valent mieux qu’une.
The Bilingualism Center is offering its services in three
aspects: Events, Linguistic Advocacy and Information:
Le Centre de bilinguisme offre ses services sur trois
Events: We strongly believe in a linguistically responsible
aspects: les événements, les revendications linguistiques event organization. In order to achieve this, we offer a hand
et l’information.
and support to clubs and federated bodies to make their
Événements : Nous croyons fermement à une création
events bilingual.
d’événement linguistiquement responsable. Pour ce faire
nous offrons aux clubs et aux corps fédérés de l’aide et du Linguistic Advocacy: Each year, over 30 students are
soutien afin de rendre leurs activités bilingues.
depositing a complaint about a certain lack of service in
their mother tongue. Our linguistic advocacy officer will take
Revendications linguistiques : Chaque année, plus de 30
care of requesting for better linguistic services on campus,
étudiants dépose une plainte concernant un manque
raising awareness about bilingualism issues and linguistic
de service dans la langue de leur choix sur le campus.
discrimination and finally support students in submitting
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complaints concerning official languages.
Information: With over a hundred participants each year,
the information aspect is offering services to individual that
want to increase their second official language in a positive,
respectful space. In order to achieve this goal, we offer FREE
DGDs in French and in English, we offer the bilingualism kit full
of hints and services for people who want to increase their
skills and a resource center full of DVDs CDs and books.
Don’t miss out! Get involved! The Bilingualism Center is
continuously looking for volunteer to assist us in creating
fun events and administration tasks. La Semaine de la
Francophonie, movies nights and many many more events are
great experiences for you to get involved.
If you need us, the door’s always open and we’ll be more than
happy to help you out through the year!

The campaigns department is your tool for political action.
We are dedicated to empowering students to take action
on important issues they face. Many students are adversely
affected by the debt they incur from the cost of their
education; many are victims of discrimination, sexism,
homophobia, sexual harassment, and ableism on our campus.
The SFUO supports multiple campaigns, but any success
is the result of the students who participate in these
campaigns. There is strength in numbers, and if enough of us
work towards solutions, success will follow.
If you wish to initiate, organize, or volunteer in any campaign
that matters to you, or if you want to get involved, contact
your Campaigns Organizers. You can e-mail us or visit the
student union (UCU-07) and ask for a campaigns organizer!

The Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) acts as a
resource on campus to promote accessibility and inclusivity
for students with a ranging variety of disabilities. CSD is
important to 101 Week in the planning stages as we work
with the VP Socials to raise issues of accessibility. Our centre
focuses on encouraging inclusivity to ensure that all 101-ers
are able to participate in the events and activities of their
101 Week, regardless of his or her abilities. Furthermore, in
case of an accident during 101 Week, if needed, students
have the ability to come to CSD and borrow pairs of crutches
or a wheelchair. For more information about events and
volunteer opportunities at CSD please come visit us at UCU
211-F (in the Terminus) or visit our website at http://sfuo.ca/
services/ceh-csd/index.html.

Every year the SFUO strives to make 101 Week as
sustainable as possible. To do so we have undertaken
several initiatives, always weighing our financial and ethical
obligations, both to students and to the world we live in.
The SFUO has taken these stances both because we have an
obligation to the environment and also because we have an
obligation to students who continue to demand socially and
environmentally responsible behaviour from the student
organizations which represent them. We hope this year
101 Week is as sustainable as possible and we empower
and engage with students in the ways they find valuable!
Student power makes the SFUO sustainable!
Right to Water

Le droit à l’eau

For the third year in a row the SFUO’s 101 Week will be bottle
water free. However, this will be the first year, as a part of the
Pour la troisième année consécutive, la Semaine 101 de
SFUO and the University of Ottawa’s stance against bottled
la FÉUO sera sans bouteilles d’eau. Ce sera toutefois la
water that students and staff will not be able to purchase
première année, dans le cadre de l’opposition de la FÉUO
bottled water anywhere on campus. A Bottled Water Free
et de l’Université d’Ottawa contre l’eau en bouteille, où
101 Week means that at all SFUO run events (on or off
les étudiants et les employés ne pourront pas se procurer campus) you will not be able to buy bottled water but instead
d’eau en bouteille sur le campus. Une Semaine 101 sans
we will provide public tap water at Hydration Stations. Why?
eau en bouteille signifie que vous ne pourrez vous procurer Because we believe that access to water is a fundamental
de l’eau en bouteille à aucun des événements organisés
human right. Water is a part of the commons and not a
par la FÉUO (sur le campus or hors campus). Nous allons
commodity to be sold to those who can afford it. Likewise,
toutefois fournir de l’eau du robinet à des stations
bottled water is sold in disposable plastic bottles which
d’hydratation. Pourquoi? Parce que nous croyons que
consume huge amounts of energy and ironically, water just to
l’accès à l’eau est un droit fondamental. L’eau est un bien
produce, not to mention the impact these plastic bottles have
commun et non une marchandise seulement disponible à
on the environment when they make their way (as most do)
ceux qui ont les moyens de l’acheter. L’eau en bouteille est to landfills. Conversely, tap water is better regulated, easily
vendue dans des bouteilles de plastique jetables, ce qui
accessible and better for the environment. So please remind
consomme d’énormes quantités d’énergie et ironiquement, your 101ers to bring the water bottle they received in their
de l’eau pour la production. Sans parler de l’impact que
kits to all SFUO events.
ses bouteilles ont sur l’environnement lorsque la plupart
A Green 101 Week
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What is an Ally?
An ally to the LGBTQ community is typically a straight/
hetero/cis-identified person who wants to be as inclusive
and supporting towards LGBTQ people as possible. An ally
is someone who is willing to educate themselves in order
to make 101 week a fun, positive experience for LGBTQ
students!
Some key terms:
Most of us know the word gay to refer to men who identify
as being attracted to the same gender, bisexual as someone
attracted to both genders, and lesbian for women attracted
to the same gender, but here are a few terms you might not
know.

Homophobia/Biphobia: attitude of disgust/hate/fear/
prejudice towards people who are perceived as queer
identified.
Transphobia: attitude of disgust/hate/fear/prejudice towards
people who are perceived as trans’ identified.

become an Ally, try your best to educate yourself on LGBT
issues. In the meantime, let it be known that you are coming
from a place of good intention if you are unsure whether or
not you might be using the wrong terminology or potentially
offensive language.
• Wear an Ally pin (available at the Pride Centre) or some
other item that can identify you as a safe person to be
out to. If someone questions you on your rainbow/LGBTQ
paraphernalia, tell them just that: you are an Ally and this
means you are a safe person to be out to.
• Please bring your 101ers by the Pride Centre; they may be
too shy to ask for it, but many would like to know we exist.
• Don’t assume everyone is straight/cissexual. You never
know!
• Make it clear to everyone that hateful remarks, jokes,
insults and teasing about ones sexual orientation/gender
identity are not acceptable on our campus.

SANDY HILL/ RESIDENTIAL ETIQUETTE- PRESENTED BY THE SFUO
Considering that the majority of 101 Guides reside offcampus and that many 101 events are off-campus, it is
important to consider uOttawa’s surrounding communities.
Sandy Hill is uOttawa’s neighbouring community. It is
important to take a few precautions to ensure a positive
relationship. Please consider the following misconceptions
about Sandy Hill:

Côte de sable est la communauté voisine de l’Université
d’Ottawa. Il est important de prendre quelques précautions
pour maintenir une bonne relation avec les membres de
MYTH: STUDENTS ARE THE ONLY TYPE OF RESIDENTS IN SANDY
cette communauté. Veuillez considérer les mythes suivants HILL.
à propos de Côte de sable :
FACT: There are many people in Sandy Hill who have families
and who wake up in the morning for work. It is important to
MYTHE : LES ÉTUDIANTS SONT LES SEULS RÉSIDENTS DU
keep in mind that these people are on different schedules
QUARTIER CÔTE DE SABLE.
than students.
FAIT : Il y a plusieurs habitants de Côte de sable qui ont
des familles et qui se lèvent tôt pour aller travailler. Il est MYTH: 101 WEEK IS AN EXCEPTION TO REGULAR SANDY HILL
important de reconnaître que ces personnes ont un horaire ETIQUETTE.
complètement différent de celui des étudiants.
FACT: You and your 101ers may not have to attend class that
magical first week of September, but most businesses do not
MYTHE : LA SEMAINE 101 EST EXEMPTE DU PROTOCOLE DE LA
recognize 101 Week as a holiday. Consequently, people still
COMMUNAUTÉ DE CÔTE DE SABLE.
need to go about their every day lives including driving on
FAIT : Vous et les étudiants 101 n’aurez peut-être
streets and sleeping when it is dark outside.
pas de cours en cette merveilleuse première semaine
de septembre, mais la plupart des entreprises ne
MYTH: ALL NON-STUDENT RESIDENTS IN SANDY HILL HATE
reconnaissent pas la Semaine 101 comme étant un congé STUDENTS.
férié. Les gens doivent vivre leur vie de tous les jours, ce
FACT: Many of our neighbours recognize that they share their
qui comprend conduire sur les routes et dormir lorsqu’il fait community with students and that they may need to put up
nuit.
with a bit of noise every once and a while. Believe it or not,
if you are courteous enough to inform your neighbours of
MYTHE : TOUS LES RÉSIDENTS DE CÔTE DE SABLE N’ÉTANT PAS
an upcoming ‘bash,’ they may respect your right to party.
ÉTUDIANT DÉTESTENT LES ÉTUDIANTS.
But, remember to keep things under control and socially
FAIT : Plusieurs de nos voisins reconnaissent qu’ils
acceptable. This means no smashing bottles on the road, all
partagent leur communauté avec des étudiants et que
clothing should be kept on in public places and if drunken
c’est un peu bruyant de temps en temps. Mais croyez-le ou yelling occurs, it should be done indoors.
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By staying informed and keeping up to date with common
misconceptions, such as the myths mentioned above, the
students of Sandy Hill and the permanent residents of Sandy
Hill can happily cohabitate. By maintaining a good relationship
between these two groups, everyone’s life can be made a
little easier.

There are many opportunities to stay involved, have access
great events, and make your mark.
The Party Party
Want to help plan some of the largest events on this campus?
We’re looking for a diverse group of 25 volunteers to help
during the plannification and implementation stages of
events such as: Themed Thursdays, Relay for life, End of the
year bash, Movember gala, Volunteer gala, Winter Challenge
and more. Not only do you get VIP access to all of the events,
but you get free swag and experience to last a lifetime.
Your volunteer experience starts HERE.

For more information, visit volunteer.sfuo.ca or email
volunteer@sfuo.ca
Federated Bodies
Federated bodies have their own volunteer groups as well.
Why not help facilitate academic and social events for your
programs? You’ll have a great time and meet tons of new
people.